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OSCA 2024 · 171331 · Skill level 2

Health Practice Manager: OSCA 171331

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Health Practice Manager is OSCA 2024 code 171331. It corresponds to ANZSCO 512211 Health Practice Manager, which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 171331

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a health practice manager does

Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Specialisations

  • Chiropractic Practice Manager
  • Dental Practice Manager
  • Medical Practice Manager
  • Physiotherapy Practice Manager

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Manages and coordinates the rosters and activities of practice personnel to ensure the practice operates smoothly on a daily basis
  • Manages national health scheme payments, claims, private billings, debt collection and banking
  • Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of health care services
  • Implements and manages administrative systems, technology infrastructure, policies and procedures for the health practice
  • May develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the practice and attract new patients

Questions

OSCA 171331: common questions

What is the OSCA code for health practice manager?
The OSCA 2024 code is 171331 (Health Practice Manager), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 171331?
ANZSCO 512211 Health Practice Manager. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Health Practice Manager on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 512211 Health Practice Manager is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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